2 day pass

we got a jump start on the weekend friday.

there was a picnic lunch followed by a hike along the river, through the woods, across a field and around a couple ponds.

the kids caught a few frogs and took turns holding a really smelly snake.

as you can see, i took lots of photos.

you're welcome.

then saturday we took a little road trip to celebrate the 80th birthday of a family matriarch.

there were toasts and tours.

we traveled to the erstwhile family homestead and farm, and then to the cemetery in town where many generations are peacefully buried.

it was a beautiful august day and quite a good time for all ages.

we arrived home just in time to turn in for the night.
sunday morning t. bone and miss bit were up and ready.

the kids both had plans today.

miss bit is off swimming with family.

t. bone is go carting with friends.

i'm nursing an itchy rash, which may or may not be chicken pox.

i'm not at all happy about it, but better me than them.